Quote by Samuel Butler

We all like to forgive, and love best not those who offend us least, nor who have done most for us, but those who make it most easy for us to forgive them.

We all like to forgive, and love best not those who offend u

Summary

This quote emphasizes that forgiveness is not solely based on the magnitude of the offense or the favors someone has done for us. Instead, it suggests that we tend to extend forgiveness more readily to those individuals who make it effortless for us to forgive them. It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and the ability to reconcile with others in fostering forgiveness. Ultimately, this quote suggests that forgiveness is influenced by the ease with which individuals facilitate the healing process and repair broken connections.

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